Lending a helping hand

On September 25, the Green Terrror
men’s and women’s cross country teams lent a helping
hand at the 29th Annual Bachman Valley Half Marathon, held each
year in honor of Dr. David Herlocker.

Dr. Herlocker was a professor in the
chemistry department at McDaniel College. He served as the
department chair for many years and retired in 2006, at which time
he earned faculty emerita status.

Dr. Herlocker began running in the mid-70s and
was a member and president of the Westminster Road Runner Club. He
was an organizer of almost all road races in and around
Westminster, including the Main Street Mile. After an accident in
1995 left him unable to run, he continued to walk daily with
friends. He hardly ever missed a race and was always volunteering
and helping the community.

In Green Terror spirit, the cross
country team showed up to man the first water/aid station on the
course. They cheered and helped thirsty runners complete the
13.1-mile course that traversed some very challenging
terrain.

Dr. Herlocker may no longer be with
us, but his enthusiasm for volunteering and giving back to the
sport and McDaniel community is still shows strong through these
Green Terror athletes.